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ALBACORE
albacore, long-fin tunny, Thunnus alalunga
(noun) large pelagic tuna the source of most canned tuna; reaches 93 pounds and has long pectoral fins; found worldwide in tropical and temperate waters
albacore
(noun) relatively small tuna with choice white flesh; major source of canned tuna
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
albacore (plural albacores)
A large marine fish Thunnus alalunga of warm seas, having edible flesh.
Source: Wiktionary
Al"ba*core, n. (Zoöl.)
Definition: See Albicore.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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